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The foundational math skills of Indian children

Alejandro J. Ganimian

with A. de Barros

Economics of Education Review, 2023

Math education Foundational skills Assessments India
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Foundational skills assessment revealed that only 27% of students mastered typically unassessed skills despite 52% mastering frequently tested concepts.

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de Barros, Andreas; Ganimian, Alejandro J.. (2023). The foundational math skills of Indian children. Economics of Education Review, 92, 102336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econedurev.2022.102336

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